Yesterday I was in Lewiston all day doing a student advising and registration session at LCSC where I am transferring from BSU. We will probably be here in Grangeville for a while since BSU doesn't offer what I need online I am transferring to LCSC. So far everyone there has been so helpful! The chair of the Social Sciences division walked me all over campus to get the signatures I needed so I could register for the right classes. Because I was doing everything for school yesterday it made me think about how I decided to get into psychology and sociology. I had my kids when I was 18. I didn't know anything about raising kids and I actually didn't want any. But apparently the universe had a different plan for me and I am so grateful for that! I am so grateful that God gave me kids when I didn't think I wanted any. It has changed my whole life, for the better! I wouldn't be the person I am today if I didn't have these precious children in my life. Not only have they blessed my life, so has all the people I have met because of them. Wonderful friends and also wonderful teachers who have helped me know how to be a parent. I was blessed with the Babysteps program and the Family Advocate program which helped give me the tools I needed to be a good parent. I am so grateful for these programs and these people. It is because of them that I decided to go into psychology and sociology so I can do the same for others. I want to work with the school systems, families, and communities to help build families and be a support for others. I am so grateful for all the mentors, teachers, friends, and supporters I have had through my journey as a mother!
Today I have been thinking about my family. If it weren't for my family I wouldn't be who I am today. Every family has its battles and don't see eye to eye, but I am grateful for my family. I read somewhere once that your family isn't meant to be your best friend. They are there to build you into the person you are meant to be. This is so true for me because some of my family has taught me exactly who I don't want to be (aka my dad) and also who I want to be. My family has challenged me many times, but I am so much stronger for it. Even though it is hard not having my own place, which I haven't had in two and a half years! I am so grateful that my family has been so willing to put themselves out to help me and Darren get ourselves back on our feet. I am so grateful today for family!
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